Hydro Power

Water level across 91 major reservoirs in India dips to 17 percent

Water level in 91 major reservoirs across the country has dipped to 17 percent of their total capacity.

Arun Jaitley's Budget 2015 is lukewarm to the green energy sector

Modi’s optimism for renewable energy comes to nought as Jaitley’s Budget offers no definite roadmap

Exit Reliance Power, enter JSW Energy: Sajjan Jindal acquires 3 of Jaypee's power projects

JSW Energy will acquire three power plants- the Bina, Bapsa and Karcham projects-- from the Jaypee group

Power ministry taking steps to remove hurdles for hydel power plants

A power project monitoring panel has been set up by the Ministry of Power to independently follow up and monitor the progress of hydro projects.

Govt may ask discoms to buy hydro power mandatorily

The proposal, once implemented, would benefit hydro power producers as well as give a fillip to the hydro sector.

NHPC profit declines 15% to Rs 670 cr in Q2

Over 21,000 MW capacity of the company is under various stages of implementation.

GMR bags $1.15 bn contract to build Nepal's biggest hydro power plant

GMR executives are expected to fly to Nepal Friday and sign the final agreement with Nepalese officials.

Govt to fast track 40,000 MW hydro power projects: Scindia

The domestic power sector is grappling with multiple woes including acute shortage of coal, delay in getting clearances and poor financial health of electricity distribution companies.

Govt aims to add 10,000 MW hydro power by 2017

The hydro power generation capacity of the country stands at about 39,000 MW.